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Nov 28, 2013 at 5:00 AM

Family Renew is looking for individuals or groups to adopt a family with children living at one of the organization’s residential campuses for Christmas. There are currently 32 families living in Family Renew residences. For information, call Claris Mac’Kie at 386-239-0861.

Ormond Beach Elks Lodge 2193 will host a Thanksgiving dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the lodge, 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond, Beach. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.

American Legion Post 285 will host Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the post home, 4497 S. U.S. 1, Edgewater. The cost is $5; proceeds benefit local community charities. The public is invited. For information, call 386-210-4926.

The Volusia County Council on Aging, Lohman Funeral Homes and WNDB are sponsoring the 10th annual Santa for Seniors gift drive. New, unwrapped gifts, gift cards or cash gifts can be dropped off at the following Lohman Funeral Home locations between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at 935 E. New York Ave., DeLand; 1681 Providence Blvd., Deltona; 733 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; and 1201 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange. Items also can be delivered to the Council on Aging office, 160 N. Beach St., Daytona (entrance to building from parking lot behind) from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.For information about Santa for Seniors, contact Priscilla at 386-253-4700, ext. 215, or pchanfrau@coaiaa.org or coavolusia.org.

Spark the Spirit kicks off Christmas on Canal Street from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in New Smyrna Beach with a tree lighting ceremony, judging of the historic district window displays and live entertainment. Bring your chair, and take part in festivities that everyone will enjoy. Stores and restaurants will be open late, so patrons can shop, as well as enjoy the fun. Canal Street Historic District brings the spirit of the holidays to Christmas Park at the corner of Live Oak and Canal Streets. Stop in at Santa’s Place, and watch the children’s eyes light up when they see the sparkling decorations and Santa, too. Have your picture taken in front of a mural by local artist Cathy Berse. Entertainment by local groups puts you in the holiday spirit.Then from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, the Coastal Christmas Market is the perfect place to begin your holiday shopping and decorating. Enjoy a wide variety of gifts and holiday décor handcrafted by local artisans. Support local charities and schools by purchasing their baked goods and other items. You can even bring the kids to visit Santa and have some fun with a Home Depot project or ride The Party Train Express – a unique trackless train that is part of our family-friendly area. Entertainment schedule for the day includes: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Bob Kissell, old time rock ‘n roll; 11-11:45 a.m. Dance Factory student dances; 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sebastian & Nickolas Classic Christmas; 12:30-1 p.m. American Martial Arts; 1-1:45 p.m. Lionheart, Reggae Duo; 2-2:30 p.m. Lionheart Reggae Duo; 2:45-3:30 p.m. Beartoe, solo acoustic folk/blues.

Author Hillary Cohan will sign copies of her book, “Growing Up Jewish in the Mob,” at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Jackob’s Well, 132 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. A question-and-answer period will follow the book signing. Cohan is the daughter of Nathan “Reds” Cohan, a Jewish bookie who operated in the Washington, D.C. area.

The Ponce Inlet Historical Museum, 143 Beach St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free, and no reservations are necessary. Visitors can tour the home of the last civilian light-keeper and enjoy tales of the town’s history as a center for sport fishing and beach racing. The museum is seeking volunteers and story-tellers. For more information, call 386-761-2408.

A pancake breakfast to benefit the Spruce Creek High School boys’ basketball teams will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at Aunt Catfish on the River, 4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange.Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by contacting sprucecreekboysbasketball@gmail.com.

The Oak Hill Garden Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Chung Park at 9.m. Nov. 30 in preparation for the “Light Up the Park.” Chung Park is on East Halifax Avenue across from the library.

The SPCA animal rescue will sponsor an after-Thanksgiving sale beginning Nov. 30 at its Thrift and Gift store, 3063 Enterprise Road, DeBary. All clothes, shoes, and bedding will be discounted by more than 90 percent off. The store has many Christmas and gift items, as well as a room dedicated to children’s clothing and toys. The thrift store will be expanding to a larger space in the same location in December and will be carrying furniture as well as many more items. Store hours for Nov. 30 are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ARK Animal Rescue will host an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Funky Mutt Market, 441 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The animals are fully vetted and ready for new homes.

Family Book Shop will host author Jamie Roush Pearce as a “guest bookseller” for Small Business Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30, at 1301 N. Woodland Blvd, DeLand.She is the founder of Historic Haunts Investigations in Jacksonville and has been professionally involved in the paranormal for more than 16 years. Signed copies of her book are available at the store.

A poker run to benefit the Marine Corps Toy for Tots drive will begin at noon Nov. 30 at Main Street Station, 316 Main St., Daytona Beach. The first stop on the route is the First Turn in Port Orange, followed by the Lost Lagoon in New Smyrna Beach, the No Name Saloon in Edgewater and Sopotnick’s Cabbage Patch Saloon in Samsula. The cost is $10 for the first person, $5 for a passenger and $5 for an extra hand. Cars are welcome. Activities include prizes, a 50/50 raffle and evening entertainment at Main Street Station.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 285 will host a pig roast from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at the post home, 4497 S. U.S. 1, Edgewater. The cost is $8. Entertainment will be provided by “Steam.” Proceeds benefit local scholarship programs. For more information, call 386-210-4926.

There will be SPCA pet shot clinics at two West Volusia locations Nov. 30 and two locations Dec. 1. On Nov. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m., the clinic will be at the SPCA Thrift Store, 3063 Enterprise Road, DeBary. From 3 to 5 p.m., the clinic will be at Dollar General, 1512 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. On Dec. 1, the clinic will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orange City Dog Park, 1201 Leavitte Ave., Orange City, and the second clinic will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Save-A-Lot, 1382 Howland Blvd., Deltona.All vaccinations are administered by a licensed veterinarian, and the clinic is licensed and permitted. The clinic takes cash only for shots and no appointment is needed. Call 386-748-8993 for more information.

The Palmetto Club will host its annual Holiday Winterfest party beginning at noon Dec. 6 at 1000 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Jim Nelson, “The Entertainer,” will provide musical entertainment for listening and dancing. The public is invited.The cost is $20 plus a toy to be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Volusia and Flagler Counties. Reservations are required by calling Andrea Pair by Nov. 30 at 386-304-7247.

The Fifth Saturday Poetry Slam will be at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Hosted by David B. Axelrod, a cash prize of $50 will be given to the winner. The first 10 poets to register will get to compete. Call the Cinematique box office at 386-252-3118 to register. For rules and more information, visit cinematique.org/spoken-word/.

The Salzburg Chorale will present Adventsingen 2013, a concert of Austrian-style Advent music, at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach.This is the 20th year the group has performed. Admission is free; a free-will offering will be taken. A reception follows the concert.

The Friends of the Library will sponsor a holiday book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St, Ormond Beach.Members of the Friends group will be allowed in 15 minutes before the sale starts. The sale will feature new and recycled books, videos, DVDs and audio books. Proceeds will be used to support library programs. For more information, call the library at 386-676-4191.

Bring your own popcorn and catch a free movie at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange. Movies include:•Fill the Void: 2 p.m. Dec. 1: A devout 18-year-old Israeli is pressured to marry the husband of her late sister. Declaring her independence is not an option in Tel Aviv’s ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community, where religious law, tradition and the rabbi’s word are absolute. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Rated PG, 90 minutes.•The Confession: 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Raised by an Amish family, Katie Lapp starts a quest to find her birth-mother. Along the way, two very different men try to help her overcome a devious scheme to steal her inheritance and divide her heart between two worlds. Rated PG, 90 minutes.

Chef Warren Caterson, author of “Table for Two: The Cookbook for Couples” and “Table for Two: Back for Seconds,” will offer a free cooking demonstration at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Caterson’s presentation will showcase his special blend of humor and creative cooking tips. He will prepare a recipe from one of his books and give samples of his creation. Both cookbooks will be available for purchase, and a signing will follow the demonstration. Reservations are not required. For information, call the library at 386-789-7207, ext. #21011, or visit volusialibrary.org.

Learn about Pinterest crafts and how to turn an old book into holiday decorations from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach.Bring a pair of scissors and an X-Acto knife. The librarians will provide the books. Register in advance by calling 386-676-4191, ext. 21084.

The South Daytona Historical Society will meet at 5:45 pm Dec. 2 at Piggotte Community Center on Big Tree Road. The program will be “From McGruff to Santa” presented by Gary Wandelt, retired SDPD. Mary-Ann Westbrook, president of Tomoka Poets Society, will read poems presented at past Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies in South Daytona. Comments, questions and a “Meet & Greet” will follow, as well as a holiday party. Goodies to share accepted but not necessary. The meeting is open to the public. Memberships are available.The Historical Society is seeking any and all photos, artifacts and information on South Daytona, formerly called Blake, particularly photos and short stories of South Daytona veterans. Contact Kay Stanton at 386-761-0463 or kay-stanton@cfl.rr.com.‘Small Packages’ is Dec. exhibit at Artists’ Workshop Gallery“Small Packages” is the December exhibit at the Artists’ Workshop Gallery, 115 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. An opening reception is planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 as part of the Frist Saturday Art Walk. For information, call 386-426-2079 or visit artistsworkshopinc.com.

Senior citizens can walk for fun and fitness with a free program sponsored by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. Joe Zarbo, the county’s recreation superintendent, will lead “Seniors on the Go” from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Dec. 3 at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. Walkers should meet at the pavilion next to the playground. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Zarbo at 386-736-5953, ext. 16702, or jzarbo@volusia.org.

The Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education program will feature Brendan Lacivita speaking on the history and future of homeland security from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Hosseini Center at Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Refreshments will be provided by student in the college culinary program. This is the final program in the fall series. For more information, call Lois Shannon at 386-788-6494.

A free self-defense for women workshop will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Daytona Beach Police Department, 129 Valor Blvd., Daytona Beach. Space is limited for these workshops, so attendees should register online at simpleselfdefenseforwomen.com. Please bring a new unwrapped toy for a child of any age (no stuffed animals) for donation.

The Oak Hill Community Trust will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Village Improvement Association Hall, 126 E. Halifax Ave., Oak Hill. The public is welcome; volunteers are always needed.

The DeLand Parks and Recreation Department is registering girls and boys for the Winter Youth Basketball and Cheer programs. Deadline to register is Dec. 14. The programs are open to ages 4 to 16, as of Sept. 1, 2013. For details on where and when to register, call 386-626-7280 or email rhodesc@deland.org.

Actress Linda Gray Kelly will portray 30 characters from Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology” during a free performance at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange.Her dramatization is set in the 1890s in the fictional town of Spoon River, Ill. The locals are brought back from the dead to set the record straight – and most have an ax to grind. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the library at 386-322-5152, option 4.

Brighten your home with your own handmade holiday crafts. Adults can create a Florida-themed tree ornament and a marbleized piece of glassware at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave.The Friends of the Library, which is sponsoring the free program, will provide all materials. The program is limited to 20 participants. Advance registration is required and may be made by calling Adult Program Coordinator Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264.

The Port Orange Toastmasters Club will meet from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Emeritus at Port Orange, 1675 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Catherine Garrity at 386-299-5920 or visit portorange.toastmastersclubs.org.

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